She lives.

Hollywood

Yes, please go dust off your old gymnastic leotard and wear it with pride AND possibly some AA track shorts. Bring home the gold baby.

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myHERO

San Fran

Comic-con y'alllllll. This pic slipped through the cracks! So its from the "archives". But wow, his whole look was so complete...definitely a main character in his own right. My favorite part was the brown leather boots under the black skinnies. Boys, change up the shirt, wash and repeat.

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we don't need no educAtion.

Downtown LA

Polite introductions: Dona Daneshi, a fashion designer who's autumn line just previewed at Chateau Marmont and her bestie Lem, who is a poet.

When I first looked at these pictures I was completely taken back. I couldn't pin point where to profess my love first. So, trusting your eye, I give you a crash course in raw style: true artists in their most natural state/dress.

So please, one by one...

take each morsel in...and be inspired.

WOW, those shoes have talent. If anyone knows where to find them please share with the class.

UPDATE 5/7/09: The Ankle Boots w/ colored lucite heel were maaaagically made by Marc Jacobs. IMUSTHAVETHEM!!!

faded.

Coachella

Unisex alert! Ok, you have to look deep on this one. Off hand this shirt might read faded and dated BUT (bear with me) its actually awesome, and it should take the place of the over-worn plaid button ups. The native american print is sick. I say the more faded/worn the better. Use it as a beach shirt, tuck it in your cig jeans or throw it over some cut offs. BadaBOOMbadabing. Give your plaid a breather and pony up to this totally 80's, I heart arizona style.

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Ahhhhhh btw! We just had our first birthday!! Happy Bday CC!!! ♥

middriff.

Hollywood

Crop tops and balloon shops can make any girl happy. They're perfect for summer, cut off jeans, and high waisted things.

(picture curtesy of www.TIGERTIGERme.com)

Midday show.

Echo Park

Basically, this was an "everything in its right place" moment. It all started and ended with his tailcoat, and I couldn't ignore that if I tried. The colors, the shoes, the scarf, the hair...yum.
Seriously, you EL Lay boys are killin it. Note to selves: pale jade + red= feast for the eyes.

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Charlieee

Downtown LA

Fuzzy lifting drink, meet fuzz lifting hat. Don't knock it till you rock it.

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Rich Recession

Echo Park

HOLY SILK-VINTAGE-BOMBER BATMAN...AND a Chanel one at that. Precious. Very bold for a Sunday afternoon, but have no fear this golden boy successfully turned day into night. That bow tie should be a closet staple.

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Oh just let him...

Downtown LA

...rummage through your closet that is. Aren't you glad the days of saggy and baggy are in the past? I AM. Boys have officially embraced the "slim & fitted" on the lower region, and now that theme seems to be traveling upward. Exhibit A) the almost famous-esk fur collar coat, nicely snug if I do say so myself.

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knock knock...

Paris

The four eyed beauty that is Louise Ebel, was an easy pick for this months CC abroad feature. Known for her signature orange hair and huge specs she quickly became fixture in the European street scene. I adore her simplicity and strong use of black. Her dark yet feminine look is definitely a youthful take on classic Parisian style. View her blog here.

*All photos used in the collage were taken from her blog*

"Secure in yourself and @ home in the world."

Echo Park

Clockworkin-it. Yes, it was surprising to see such a tall glass in all white but the stark contrast of the suspenders made it all go down easy. Fun yet striking.

CC side note: This bottom belongs to Mr. Kenan Bell, the emerging prince of the east. East side and East coast that is.

The geometry of it all.

Hollywood

Headdress is a general term used for any type of decoration worn on the head. Protective or ceremonial, this gear has been an important part of costume since ancient times.

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Lunar Society

Hollywood

A little sequin & oversized cut offs never hurt anybody.

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Horse of different colors.

In light of the newness approaching I thought it would be nice to remember some of my favorite finds in '08. Thank you to everyone who let me take your picture. You braved the awkward 4 minutes, and I appreciate that. See you in '09.

click click click: oldies but goodies

Happy New Year!

Family of Geniuses.

Silverlake

Oh sweet Madeline. Of course that's not her name, but it just fits. Faux or real, fur can be outright intimidating. She did it right. The coat didn't swallow her and the dressings were perfect. I can never get enough of classic Ferragamo's. Take a risk, it actually might keep you warm.

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CC side note: Annnd, in the spirit of being blonde and wearing a fur coat click here and pay homage.

Screamin' Jay Hawkins "I put a spell on you"

Downtown LA

With a dash of pixie dust over-head downtown started to look a lot like Hogwarts...Miss Tennessee is quite the bewitching creature in her cape-like coat and Potter specs. See, winter ain't so bad.

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CC side note: See her, and the rest of her lady trio (THE LIKE) here.

Take 5

Echo Park

Under-garments, outer-garments, I guess they're one and the same? I enjoyed the theatrics involved in her style. Oh so Cabaret.

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you gotta love the bpm.

Downtown LA

Dapper dapper tapper tapper. Isn't a thrill to see a boy dress so well? Each piece was rich in it's own right and when put together a lovely swagger was achieved. From the hat placement, the bow tie, and the lean pea coat I admired each detail. Even his socks came with a purpose, if you look close they are red and dying to be seen.

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CC side note: This is our 60th post:) fun times.

LA gems #1

West Hollywood

Obsessed with designer vintage? Welcome to your mecca: Catwalk. I recently found this shop and it is such a gem that I have to share it. From vintage Halston belts (with matching bags!!) to Pucci eye wear, to V. Westwood frocks, to incredible animal shaped buckles (my current addiction) they have it all. No joke, this shop is a crash course in the history of fashion. Go there.

Location location location:
459 N Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (323) 951-9255

Etre heureux.

Echo Park

I think ponchos are a GRAND idea this winter. Dare I say, they might EVEN be the new pea coat? Hmmm those are some fight'n words. I better tread lightly... BUT really, who'd win that fight? I say poncho.

CC side note: The bulky shape of the poncho looks best with a slimmer silhouette on the bottom (skinny jeans,tights,etc.). I recently saw a few of them at my local thrift store for about 6 bucks. Happy hunting.

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I see wonders.

WeHo

All hail Jenny Lewis, la princesa de indie-folkaaa. (For those who don't know) This cute person is a singer-song writer credited with putting Silverlake and Echo Park on the map (the long & short). Also pictured, and just as important, Mr. Johnathan Rice (recording artist, actor, and Lewis's bf).

Lets have a belt moment. This meeting alone revived my love for waist belts. Point #1 Yes, I know waist belts are nothing new. #2 Waist belts are NOT one and the same. #3 Thanks to purple pleather and 6 inch patent leather belts I have had a serious love hate relationship with them. BUT those days are gone and I am now on a daily quest for fun vintage waist belts. The louder the design the better. Her belt played a perfect center piece to her beautiful pattern-clashing outfit. Dang those shoes are cute.

Jenny & Johnathan, you are lovely. Thanks for the pleasure.

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artsy fartsy

Downtown LA

Sometimes rainbows are not enough, and a sweet pair of bowling kicks do the trick.

Sometimes saddle shoes make a pristine comeback.

Sometimes walkin on sunshine occurs at night...

And my darlings, sometimes your boyfriend has cooler pants than you.

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UPDATE: Shoes sold at GUERRILLA STORE 125 W. 4th St. Los Angeles Suite #106

pick up artist.

Downtown LA

On a bright afternoon at the factory you are bound to capture a nymph fluttering about...lucky for me I brought my glass jar;) The unassuming little goddess dawned the flirtiest of skirts, the perfect aa T, and a belt to die for. Speaking of her mid section...take note of her perfect "belt bunch," (CC's term for skirt overflow ontop of belt) when done right the results can be magic.

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knock knock...

London

For this month’s CC abroad we travel to London (via the web of course) and spotlight the Spanish beauty and blog-darling, Gala Gonzales.

Gala radiates “cool kid” with her natural beauty and her devil-may-care fashion guts. I mean really, have you ever seen an old granny sweater look so good? Her keen sense for mixing vintage gems with high fashion truly makes her a muse for inspiration. To fuel your creativity, check out her blog here. Thanks Gala it was a pleasure!

* On a random note I finally started using photoshop! The collage above was my first creation…I liked how it turned out, I think I’ll start making little montages for each of our monthly features…

natural born killlaaa

Echo Park

Among a sea of Jesus looking hipsters he looked pleasantly peculiar. The buzz cut and circle sunnies were an original touch, very Mickey Knox...

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